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A stretch from the Mississippi Valley to the Lower Great Lakes report significance topsoil moisture surplus to start April, and to start USDA’s Topsoil Moisture report series for the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the national topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a region from the Mississippi River Valley to the Lower Great Lakes experiencing significant topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending April 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points to the ten-state region of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains as examples of concerning very-short to short topsoil moisture condition as of April 6th.

What are some of the latest trends regarding strawberries, per USDA’s most recent fruit and tree nut outlook? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

What is the current outlook for our nation’s apple crop in terms of production totals and what growers will receive pricewise? (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends of apple varieties regarding prices and production per USDA's March Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook.

Federal preparedness efforts pre-Helene and recovery response after includes involvement from the Agriculture Department. Rod Bain looks at the multiple examples of USDA outreach to Helene impacted areas in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Under Secretary for...

A White House event Tuesday provided opportunity for the Agriculture Secretary to announce a series of steps aimed at improving competition and fairness within the ag sector. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Department’s role in disaster recovery assistance, such as that underway for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, goes beyond the farm and forest level. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie